Oh yeah. That stuff is everywhere. We buy all our chicken from a local farmer, and it’s the best chicken I’ve ever eaten. But—not sure how it would do in competition. Pasture raised chicken has a yellow tint to some of the fat and gristle. And the skin is thicker. I may have to give springer mountain a try.
I'll second Sanderson Farms, had good luck with them the last two years. Switched to them when I was having trouble finding good quality Smart Chicken. I look for good size pieces with skin that isn't tough/scarred looking. I've done well with Smart Chicken, Sanderson Farms, and generic store brand chicken thighs